Advanced Materials Science and Engineering

Materials is a discipline which underpins global industry, opening worldwide opportunities for a well-paid and rewarding career. From materials developed to increase the effectiveness of replacement joints to advances for a more fuel-efficient vehicle design, opportunities are endless.

The Advanced Materials Science and Engineering course at Loughborough University have a long track record of delivering high-quality and research-led education. The development of new and improved materials is at the very heart of a range of technologies and you'll have the opportunity to explore and deepen your understanding of the scientific, engineering and design aspects of materials, their structure, properties, processing, in-service behaviour and environmental impact, at a more advanced level.

Careers

Typical careers span many industrial sectors including aerospace, power generation, automotive, construction, transport, medical equipment and implants and consumer goods. Possible roles include technical and project management, research and development, technical support to manufacturing, as well as sales and marketing.

Many of our master’s degree students continue their studies with us, joining our thriving community of PhD students engaged in materials projects of real-world significance.

Some employers our graduates work for:

• Babcock

• Jaguar Land Rover

• Rolls-Royce

• Jacobs

• Pfizer

• Beijing Huafu Engineering (China)

• Commercial Aircraft China

• Common Technology Research Institute

• Exp Global

• Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

Recent graduate roles include:

• Development Engineer

• Materials Engineer

• Commercial Manager

• Project Administrator

• Materials Engineer

• Project Engineer

The program is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), allowing you to progress towards professional chartered status (CEng) after a period of relevant graduate-level employment.

Courses include:

• Clean Energy, Materials and Sustainability

• Nanomaterials and Composites

• Advanced Joining Methods

• Advanced Materials Characterisation

• Advanced Processing of Materials

• Materials Modelling